Here is a link to the SIE Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/VCCSchoolOfInstructorEducation
Tuesday 26 May 2015
Week 8
It is getting to the end of PIDP 3250 . I learned about student engagement techniques, how to create a blog, fair cell phone policies for adult learners, chatted with some nice people and learned a lot more.
Here is a link to some motivational videos for students:
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=motivational+videos+for+students&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001
Here is a link to some motivational videos for students:
https://search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?p=motivational+videos+for+students&ei=UTF-8&hspart=mozilla&hsimp=yhs-001
Thursday 21 May 2015
Here is a great link on motivating adult learners:
elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners
elearningindustry.com/17-tips-to-motivate-adult-learners
What is classroom management?
Classroom management is the term used to describe methods of preventing misbehavior and ways of dealing with it. They are the techniques instructors use to maintain control in the classroom. The lack of effective classroom management can reduce learning in the classroom because instructor time is spent dealing with unruly students. Let me know of some situation you guys may have encountered in the classroom and how you resolved it
Here is a link to a site with some good classroom techniques:
http://www.ngsslifescience.com/classroom management
Here is a link to a site with some good classroom techniques:
http://www.ngsslifescience.com/classroom management
Wednesday 20 May 2015
Human attention span
Toronto: With the rise in digital technology, the human attention span has shortened from 12 seconds to eight seconds in more than a decade, a recent study by Microsoft Corporation has found.
Humans now have an attention span less than of a goldfish (nine seconds average).
The 54-page study sought to understand what impact technology and today's digital lives are having on attention spans.
The researchers collected data from surveys of more than 2,000 Canadians over the age of 18.
They played games and interacted online to help scientists determine the impact of smartphones and other digital media on everyday life.
Participants' brain activity was recorded and behaviour was filmed while they interacted with different social media platforms across devices and in different environments.
The team measured their attention levels and activities to view how attention varied by screen, task, content type and structure.
The findings revealed human attention span has fallen from an average of 12 seconds in the year 2000 to just eight seconds today.
The decrease was seen across all age groups and genders in the study.
Those in the age group of 18 to 34 had a 31 percent high sustained attention span compared to those age 55 and over at 35 percent.
Meanwhile, males (33 percent) had a better attention span than females (31 percent).
Young respondents were more likely to display addiction-like behaviours when it came to their devices.
For example, 77 percent of people aged 18 to 24 responded "yes" when asked "When nothing is occupying my attention, the first thing I do is reach for my phone," compared with only 10 percent of those over age 65.
"Out of the 18 to 24 age group, more than half admit to checking their phone every 30 minutes or less and over three-fourths used their portable devices while watching TV," the findings showed.
On a positive note, the researchers found the ability to multitask has significantly improved.
"Heavy multi-screeners find it difficult to filter out irrelevant stimuli a" they are more easily distracted by multiple streams of media," stated the report posted on the Microsoft website.
Humans now have an attention span less than of a goldfish (nine seconds average).
The 54-page study sought to understand what impact technology and today's digital lives are having on attention spans.
The researchers collected data from surveys of more than 2,000 Canadians over the age of 18.
They played games and interacted online to help scientists determine the impact of smartphones and other digital media on everyday life.
Participants' brain activity was recorded and behaviour was filmed while they interacted with different social media platforms across devices and in different environments.
The team measured their attention levels and activities to view how attention varied by screen, task, content type and structure.
The findings revealed human attention span has fallen from an average of 12 seconds in the year 2000 to just eight seconds today.
The decrease was seen across all age groups and genders in the study.
Those in the age group of 18 to 34 had a 31 percent high sustained attention span compared to those age 55 and over at 35 percent.
Meanwhile, males (33 percent) had a better attention span than females (31 percent).
Young respondents were more likely to display addiction-like behaviours when it came to their devices.
For example, 77 percent of people aged 18 to 24 responded "yes" when asked "When nothing is occupying my attention, the first thing I do is reach for my phone," compared with only 10 percent of those over age 65.
"Out of the 18 to 24 age group, more than half admit to checking their phone every 30 minutes or less and over three-fourths used their portable devices while watching TV," the findings showed.
On a positive note, the researchers found the ability to multitask has significantly improved.
"Heavy multi-screeners find it difficult to filter out irrelevant stimuli a" they are more easily distracted by multiple streams of media," stated the report posted on the Microsoft website.
Tuesday 19 May 2015
Wednesday 6 May 2015
Critical thinking is the ability to apply reasoning and logic to new or unfamiliar ideas, opinions, and situations. Thinking critically involves seeing things in an open-minded way and examining an idea or concept from as many angles as possible. This important skill allows people to look past their own views of the world and to better understand the opinions of others. It is often used in debates, to form more cogent and well-rounded arguments, and in science.
When someone applies this approach to his or her own life, he or she often places more emphasis on finding prejudices and preconceived notions he or she holds. This lets the thinker strive to eliminate or avoid these opinions, to come to a more honest or objective view of an issue. Someone struggling with a fear of heights, for example, might strive to determine the cause of this fear in a rational way. By doing so, he or she might be better able to deal with the root cause directly and avoid emotional responses that could prevent self-improvement.
Open-Minded Approach
The ability to think critically is essential, as it creates new possibilities in problem solving. Being "open-minded" is a large part of critical thinking, allowing a person to not only seek out all possible answers to a problem, but to also accept an answer that is different from what was originally expected. Open-minded thinking requires that a person does not assume that his or her way of approaching a situation is always best, or even right. A scientist, for example, must be open to the idea that the results of an experiment will not be what is expected; such results, though challenging, often lead to tremendous and meaningful discoveries.Rational Considerations
Another aspect of critical thinking is the ability to approach a problem or situation rationally. Rationality requires analyzing all known information, and making judgments or analyses based on fact or evidence, rather than opinion or emotion. An honest approach to reasoning requires a thinker to acknowledge personal goals, motives, and emotions that might color his or her opinions or thought processes. Rational thought involves identifying and eliminating prejudices, so that someone can have a fresh and objective approach to a problem.Empathy
Critical thinking often relies on the ability to view the world in a way that does not focus on the self. Empathizing with a person usually involves a thinker trying to put himself or herself in the place of someone else. This is often done by students of history, for example, in an attempt to see the world as someone would have while living in an ancient civilization or during a violent conflict. Communication skills, teamwork, and cooperation are typically improved through empathy, which makes it valuable in many professional fields.How to Apply It
Effective critical thinking often begins with a thinker analyzing what he or she knows about a subject, with extra effort made to recognize what he or she does not know about it. This forms an initial knowledge base for consideration. The thinker can then look at what research has been done on the subject, and identify what he or she can learn simply by looking over such work. This approach is often used in science, as it allows a scientist to determine what people do not yet know or understand, and then look for ways to discover this information through experimentation.When someone applies this approach to his or her own life, he or she often places more emphasis on finding prejudices and preconceived notions he or she holds. This lets the thinker strive to eliminate or avoid these opinions, to come to a more honest or objective view of an issue. Someone struggling with a fear of heights, for example, might strive to determine the cause of this fear in a rational way. By doing so, he or she might be better able to deal with the root cause directly and avoid emotional responses that could prevent self-improvement.
Common Uses
Critical thinking is used in many situations. Students often use it to evaluate the plot of a book or a character’s motives in a literature class. Members of a debate team frequently think critically about a subject to form a strong argument and anticipate points their competitors might make. Diets using common sense, in which the focus is on how weight is gained and lost through calories and exercise, can require that the dieter thinks critically about his or her lifestyle. Many people use open-mindedness and empathy in their professional lives, allowing them to work better with others and complete tasks more effectively.Teaching This Skill
School systems in the US usually teach critical thinking from elementary school up through college-level courses. Teachers encourage students to learn through writing assignments and problem solving. For example, younger students might be asked how their lives would be different if they were born in another country or in a different time period. Such assignments push students to let go of what they know about the world around them, to better consider other perspectives and apply new ideas to their own lives.Sunday 3 May 2015
Hello,
I just complete the digital presentation. This the first time doing this and it was a lot work and a lot of learning. I did the presentation in PowerPoint 2010. I have used PowerPoint before and the comfort zone was there. PowerPoint 2010 has a lot good features and was easy to use. Once the PowerPoint presentation was completed I used site a called Brainshark to convert it to a video. This is where the learning began. Brainshark is a good site. Recording a narration for the presentation was a challenge.
I just complete the digital presentation. This the first time doing this and it was a lot work and a lot of learning. I did the presentation in PowerPoint 2010. I have used PowerPoint before and the comfort zone was there. PowerPoint 2010 has a lot good features and was easy to use. Once the PowerPoint presentation was completed I used site a called Brainshark to convert it to a video. This is where the learning began. Brainshark is a good site. Recording a narration for the presentation was a challenge.
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